On Moutinho, I have experience of Porto - it is a club that sells expensive, but they sell a good product.

They have a pride on defending that kind of brand. They know what sells from them triumphs at other clubs.

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It has been like that with numerous amounts of players and that is why it is very difficult.

Now, the quote does not do much to suggest that Tottenham is stopping their pursuit of Moutinho. Further, such a suggestion could be a bargaining tool by AVB as he waits for the money from Modric's transfer to arrive.

Still, any and all developments on the situation could be important hints about the future of this potential move.

Meanwhile, AVB's pursuit of Meireles makes quite a bit of sense. Last summer, Villas-Boas signed the Portuguese player for Chelsea in a deadline-day transfer for just £12 million. With Meireles becoming slightly disgruntled and falling out of favor at Stamford Bridge after AVB's sacking, the Blues could be open to the deal.

With Modric gone, Spurs could do with both Meireles and Moutinho in the middle of the park.